Lima, Peru, September 13,
2009 – Brazil successfully defended their title by defeating USA 25-17, 25-16,
25-27, 25-19 in the final of the II Final Four Women’s Volleyball Cup played at
Eduardo Dibos Coliseum on Sunday.
Dominican Republic scored a 25-17, 25-21, 27-25 victory over Peru to claim the
bronze medal.
Regiane Bidias led four Brazilians in double figures with 22 points, Adenizia
Silva had 14 and Welissa Gonzaga and Caroline Gattaz contributed 14 and 10
points respectively.
“I am very happy about winning the tournament again. The team responded well to
our plan in every game and I am satisfied with the girls,” said Brazilian coach
Paulo Barros.
Hugh McCutcheon said he was also satisfied with the performance of his team.
“We could work on some areas and do evaluations for our next event, the NORCECA
continental. I am OK with the job done by the girls,” he said.
Prisilla Rivera led the Dominican Republic with 14 points and Lisvel Eve contributed
12, including six blocks. Altagracia Mambru chipped in nine points. Peruvians
Carla Rueda and Jessenia Uceda charted 9 points apiece.
“We are satisfied with a podium position, even though our goal was to be in the
final match, but we were not lucky enough,” said Milagros Cabral, the captain
of Dominican Republic. “We were able to use many young players today to test
them. Five starting players are out with injuries so we are working hard with
our youngsters.”
“This tournament made it clear the areas where we need to work for the World
Championship,” said Leyla Chihuan, the captain of Peru. “Now it is up to us to prepare
well and work harder.”